REDSTATE | Published March 6, 2025
Although he didn’t have anything formally on his schedule today, President Donald Trump has spent a busy Wednesday meeting with various people in the Oval Office. One of those meetings was with DJ Daniel, the darling 13-year-old boy who’s been battling cancer and who was a guest at Trump’s address to Congress Tuesday evening, where he was made an honorary Secret Service agent.
In addition to Daniel, Trump met with eight of the hostages released from Gaza, including Doron Steinbrecher, Omer Shem Tov, Eli Sharabi, Keith Siegel, Aviva Siegel, Naama Levy, Iair Horn, and Noa Argamani.
During their meeting, the hostages expressed appreciation for Trump’s efforts — to get them released and to help free the remaining hostages.
Following their meeting, Trump issued a stark, very direct message to Hamas:
“Shalom Hamas” means Hello and Goodbye – You can choose. Release all of the Hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you. Only sick and twisted people keep bodies, and you are sick and twisted! I am sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job, not a single Hamas member will be safe if you don’t do as I say. I have just met with your former Hostages whose lives you have destroyed. This is your last warning! For the leadership, now is the time to leave Gaza, while you still have a chance. Also, to the People of Gaza: A beautiful Future awaits, but not if you hold Hostages. If you do, you are DEAD! Make a SMART decision. RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW, OR THERE WILL BE HELL TO PAY LATER!
DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
I would think if Hamas has any doubt about what their next move should be, this very loud, very direct message from Trump ought to answer that for them.
President Trump has been relentless in his quest to bring hostages home and unwavering in his support for Israel.
Help us continue to report the truth about the president’s foreign policy successes. Join RedState VIP and use promo code FIGHT to get 60% off your membership.
READ FULL ARTICLE
SOURCE: www.redstate.com
RELATED: After Trump threat, Hamas refuses to release more hostages without phase 2 ceasefire deal
Hamas believed to have 24 living hostages taken in Oct 7, 2023, attack on Israel
FOX NEWS | Published March 6, 2025
The Hamas terror group on Thursday dismissed President Donald Trump’s latest threat and refused to release more Israeli hostages without a permanent ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip.
Hamas spokesman Abdel-Latif al-Qanoua said the “best path to free the remaining Israeli hostages” is through negotiations on a second phase of the ceasefire agreement.
The first phase of the ceasefire, which lasted 42 days, ended on Saturday. A second phase was supposed to begin in early February, though only limited preparatory talks have been held so far.
Hamas’ response comes after Trump met with eight former hostages in Washington and posted what he called a “last warning” to Hamas on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday.
Demonstrators hold photos depicting the faces of Israeli hostages who are being held in the Gaza Strip, during a protest demanding their release from Hamas captivity, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
“‘Shalom Hamas’ means Hello and Goodbye – You can choose,” the president’s post began. “Release all of the Hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you.”
President Donald Trump speaks during a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
Trump added that he is “sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job,” and that “not a single Hamas member will be safe if you don’t do as I say.
“Also, to the People of Gaza: A beautiful Future awaits, but not if you hold Hostages,” the president wrote. “If you do, you are DEAD! Make a SMART decision. RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW, OR THERE WILL BE HELL TO PAY LATER!
Hamas is believed to still have 24 living hostages taken in the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that led to the ongoing war. It is also holding the bodies of 34 others who were either killed in the initial attack or in captivity, as well as the remains of a soldier killed in the 2014 war.
Destroyed buildings by Israeli bombardments in the northern Gaza Strip as seen from southern Israel on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Hamas terrorists killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, in the Oct. 7 attack and took a total of 251 people hostage. Most have been released in ceasefire agreements or other arrangements. Israeli forces have rescued eight living hostages and recovered the bodies of dozens more.
Israel’s military offensive has killed over 48,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which does not say how many of the dead were militants. Israel says it has killed over 17,000 fighters, without providing evidence.
READ FULL ARTICLE
SOURCE: www.foxnews.com
Hamas is believed to still have 24 living hostages taken in the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that led to the ongoing war. It is also holding the bodies of 34 others who were either killed in the initial attack or in captivity, as well as the remains of a soldier killed in the 2014 war.
Destroyed buildings in the northern Gaza Strip
Destroyed buildings by Israeli bombardments in the northern Gaza Strip as seen from southern Israel on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Hamas terrorists killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, in the Oct. 7 attack and took a total of 251 people hostage. Most have been released in ceasefire agreements or other arrangements. Israeli forces have rescued eight living hostages and recovered the bodies of dozens more.
CLICK TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Israel’s military offensive has killed over 48,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which does not say how many of the dead were militants. Israel says it has killed over 17,000 fighters, without providing evidence.
Be the first to comment